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INTERNATIONAL STATISTICS and TECHNICAL INFORMATION INTERNATIONAL STUD BOOK COMMITTEE LIST OF APPROVED STUD BOOKS (64)

Argentina Netherlands Australia New Zealand Austria Norway Azerbaijan Oman Bahrain Paraguay Barbados Peru Belgium and Luxembourg Philippines Brazil Poland Bulgaria Portugal Chile Qatar China Romania Colombia Russia Croatia Saudi Arabia (Kingdom of) Cyprus Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina Czech Republic Slovakia Denmark Slovenia Dominican Republic South Africa and Zimbabwe Finland Spain France Sweden Germany Switzerland Great Britain and Ireland Syria Greece Trinidad and Tobago Hungary Tunisia India Turkey Italy Ukraine Jamaica United Arab Emirates U.S.A., Canada and Puerto Rico Kenya Uruguay Korea Uzbekistan Lebanon Venezuela Lithuania Malaysia Mexico Morocco Stud books under assessment Ecuador Panama

5-2 2017 STATISTICAL INFORMATION no. of Black-type 2017 no. of no. of no. of Graded races (incl. Country Part foals starters flat races races graded) Argentina i 7,493 11,718 5,604 160 231 Australia i 12,632 28,586 19,145 328 603 Austria iii 8 62 11 n/A n/A Bahrain iii 73 345 183 n/A n/A Belgium iii 11 446 176 n/A n/A Brazil i 1,847 5,053 4,075 98 114 Canada i *1,350 4,483 3,218 44 161 Chile i 1,709 4,381 5,018 64 98 Czech Republic iii 212 1,046 299 n/A n/A dominican Republic iii 81 296 624 n/A n/A ecuador iii 85 236 389 n/A n/A France i 4,905 8,949 4,495 111 236 Germany i 854 2,125 1,177 44 86 Great Britain i 4,778 11,354 6,400 152 290 Greece iii 50 386 333 n/A n/A Hong Kong ii n/A 1,312 806 31 34 Hungary iii 108 467 272 n/A n/A india ii 1,231 4,145 2,756 n/A 106 ireland i 9,689 3,285 1,172 70 123 italy i 674 2,852 2,334 26 76 Jamaica iii 241 908 784 n/A n/A Japan i 7,045 23,042 16,407 129 226 Korea ii 1,363 3,464 1,899 n/A 6 Macau ii n/A 431 358 n/A 12 Malaysia ii 0 919 679 n/A 11 Mauritius iii n/A 427 295 n/A n/A Mexico iii 202 801 888 n/A n/A Morocco iii 264 903 632 n/A n/A netherlands iii 7 42 14 n/A n/A new Zealand i 3,464 4,865 2,564 86 149 Panama ii 00 0n/A 0 5-3 2017 STATISTICAL INFORMATION no. of Black-type 2017 no. of no. of no. of Graded races (incl. Country Part foals starters flat races races graded) Peru i 535 1,745 1,891 33 60 Poland iii 212 487 312 n/A n/A Puerto Rico ii 300 1,175 1,291 n/A 25 Qatar iii 80 385 194 n/A 3 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia iii 1,782 2,198 608 n/A n/A Scandinavia ii 344 1,950 1,013 7 25 Singapore ii n/A 1,347 859 n/A 26 Slovakia iii 26 482 139 n/A n/A South Africa i 3,181 6,697 3,843 114 189 Spain iii 132 760 435 n/A 3 Switzerland iii 10 294 146 n/A 2 Trinidad & Tobago iii 58 396 329 n/A n/A Turkey ii *1,646 3,403 2,955 3 71 United Arab emirates i0783 226 29 42 United States of America i *20,850 47,123 37,483 455 1,380 Uruguay ii *1,480 2,052 1,604 12 66 Venezuela ii 704 2,421 1,583 n/A 103 Zimbabwe ii 19 203 160 n/A 14

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5-4 PERCENTAGE OF BEST RACES 2016 Racing Season (2015/2016 Southern Hemisphere)

Total Races Stakes Graded Stakes Gr. i Stakes

Argentina ...... 5,506 ...... 230 (4.2%) ...... 155 (2.8%) ...... 40 (0.7%) Australia ...... 19,129 ...... 599 (3.1%) ...... 327 (1.7%) ...... 72 (0.4%) Brazil ...... 3,332 ...... 167 (5.0%) ...... 101 (3.0%) ...... 28 (0.8%) Canada ...... 3,242 ...... 159 (4.9%) ...... 44 (1.4%) ...... 5 (0.2%) Chile ...... 5,137 ...... 101 (2.0%) ...... 65 (1.3%) ...... 19 (0.4%) France ...... 4,519 ...... 241 (5.3%) ...... 114 (2.5%) ...... 27 (0.6%) Germany ...... 1,204 ...... 86 (7.1%) ...... 44 (3.7%) ...... 7 (0.6%) Great Britain ...... 6,284 ...... 292 (4.6%) ...... 151 (2.4%) ...... 35 (0.6%) Hong Kong ...... 784 ...... 14 (1.8%) ...... 14 (1.8%) ...... 11 (1.4%) ireland ...... 1,152 ...... 120 (10.4%) ...... 67 (5.8%) ...... 12 (1.0%) italy ...... 2,489 ...... 79 (3.2%) ...... 27 (1.1%) ...... 4 (0.2%) Japan ...... 16,218 ...... 226 (1.4%) ...... 128 (0.8%) ...... 23 (0.1%) new Zealand ...... 2,709 ...... 149 (5.5%) ...... 84 (3.1%) ...... 22 (0.8%) Peru ...... 1,944 ...... 147 (7.6%) ...... 33 (1.7%) ...... 8 (0.4%) South Africa ...... 3,790 ...... 200 (5.3%) ...... 128 (3.4%) ...... 34 (0.9%) U.A.e...... 219 ...... 42 (19.2%) ...... 29 (13.2%) ...... 7 (3.2%) United States ...... 38,134 ...... 1,394 (3.7%) ...... 448 (1.2%) ...... 109 (0.3%)

2017 Racing Season (2016/2017 Southern Hemisphere)

Total Races Stakes Graded Stakes Gr. i Stakes

Argentina ...... 5,604 ...... 231 (4.1%) ...... 160 (2.9%) ...... 40 (0.7%) Australia ...... 19,145 ...... 603 (3.2%) ...... 328 (1.7%) ...... 72 (0.4%) Brazil ...... 4,075 ...... 144 (3.5%) ...... 98 (2.4%) ...... 26 (0.6%) Canada ...... 3,218 ...... 161 (5.0%) ...... 44 (1.4%) ...... 5 (0.2%) Chile ...... 5,018 ...... 98 (2.0%) ...... 64 (1.3%) ...... 18 (0.4%) France ...... 4,495 ...... 236 (4.8%) ...... 111 (2.2%) ...... 25 (0.5%) Germany ...... 1,177 ...... 86 (7.3%) ...... 44 (3.7%) ...... 7 (0.6%) Great Britain ...... 6,400 ...... 290 (4.5%) ...... 152 (2.4%) ...... 36 (0.6%) Hong Kong ...... 806 ...... 34 (4.2%) ...... 31 (3.9%) ...... 11 (1.4%) ireland ...... 1,172 ...... 123 (10.5%) ...... 70 (6.0%) ...... 12 (1.0%) italy ...... 2,334 ...... 76 (3.3%) ...... 26 (1.1%) ...... 1 (0.4%) Japan ...... 16,407 ...... 224 (1.4%) ...... 129 (0.8%) ...... 25 (0.2%) new Zealand ...... 2,564 ...... 149 (5.8%) ...... 86 (3.4%) ...... 21 (0.8%) Peru ...... 1,891 ...... 60 (3.2%) ...... 33 (1.8%) ...... 8 (0.4%) South Africa ...... 3,843 ...... 189 (4.9%) ...... 114 (3.0%) ...... 30 (0.8%) U.A.e...... 226 ...... 42 (18.6%) ...... 29 (12.8%) ...... 7 (3.1%) United States ...... 37,483 ...... 1,380 (3.7%) ...... 455 (1.2%) ...... 107 (0.3%)

5-5 PURSE COMPARISON Gr. I Gr. II Gr. III Total

Average Average Average Gr. Average Races 1st Money Races 1st Money Races 1st Money Races 1st Money 2016 Racing Season (2015/2016 Southern Hemisphere) Figures are derived from Exchange Rates on January 1, 2016 Argentina ...... 40 ...... $39,878 53 ...... $18,651 62 ...... $13,611 155 ...... $22,113 Austraila ...... 72 ...... $467,803 95 ....$108,839 160 ...... $73,151 327 ....$170,415 Brazil ...... 28 ...... $48,392 30 ...... $16,534 43 ...... $12,374 101 ...... $23,595 *Canada ...... 5 ...... $272,341 15 ....$101,198 24 ...... $69,775 44 ....$103,506 Chile ...... 19 ...... $46,012 21 ...... $15,753 25 ...... $11,592 65 ...... $22,997 France ...... 27 ...... $361,457 26 ...... $94,398 61 ...... $41,908 114 ....$130,334 Germany ...... 7 ...... $187,089 12 ...... $49,766 25 ...... $37,466 44 ...... $64,624 Great Britain ...... 35 ...... $399,257 46 ....$100,357 70 ...... $48,129 151 ....$145,427 Hong Kong ...... 11 ....$1,115,454 3....$293,892 0...... $0 14 ....$939,405 ireland ...... 12 ...... $302,785 13 ...... $89,216 42 ...... $42,925 67 ...... $98,449 italy ...... 4 ...... $141,440 9....$144,367 16 ...... $42,529 27 ...... $81,585 Japan ...... 23 ....$1,048,475 36 ....$495,380 69 ....$318,580 128 ....$499,715 new Zealand ...... 22 ...... $111,630 25 ...... $45,941 37 ...... $35,215 84 ...... $58,421 Peru ...... 8 ...... $42,804 9...... $22,650 16 ...... $14,992 33 ...... $23,823 South Africa ...... 34 ...... $56,749 41 ...... $22,646 53 ...... $11,772 128 ...... $27,202 U.A.e...... 7....$2,207,404 11 ....$319,749 11 ....$116,965 29 ...... $91,176 United States ...... 109 ...... $454,539 131 ....$173,500 208 ....$102,927 448 ....$209,112 *Canada listed in Canadian Dollars. All other countries listed in US Dollars. 2017 Racing Season (2016/2017 Southern Hemisphere) Figures are derived from Exchange Rates on January 1, 2017 Argentina ...... 50 ...... $61,830 49 ...... $25,395 71 ...... $16,029 160 ...... $30,347 Australia ...... 72 ...... $528,534 95 ....$119,479 161 ...... $76,791 328 ....$189,221 Brazil ...... 26 ...... $30,486 29 ...... $24,389 43 ...... $18,292 98 ...... $23,331 *Canada ...... 5 ...... $325,200 15 ....$124,933 24 ...... $81,417 44 ....$123,955 Chile ...... 18 ...... $70,131 20 ...... $16,962 26 ...... $13,941 64 ...... $30,216 France ...... 25 ...... $437,134 26 ....$108,179 60 ...... $48,024 111 ....$149,752 Germany ...... 7 ...... $214,392 13 ...... $56,336 24 ...... $43,122 44 ...... $74,274 Great Britain ...... 36 ...... $439,604 46 ....$112,141 70 ...... $53,047 152 ....$162,483 Hong Kong ...... 11 ....$1,142,979 8....$327,038 12 ....$218,025 31 ....$574,367 ireland ...... 12 ...... $354,277 14 ....$104,195 44 ...... $48,886 70 ....$112,301 italy ...... 1 ...... $162,081 9....$165,435 16 ...... $48,736 26 ...... $93,492 Japan ...... 25 ....$1,076,611 34 ....$512,951 70 ....$332,619 129 ....$524,333 new Zealand ...... 21 ...... $122,920 25 ...... $47,088 40 ...... $53,216 86 ...... $86,264 Peru ...... 8 ...... $40,924 9...... $22,062 16 ...... $15,026 33 ...... $23,223 South Africa ...... 30 ...... $72,882 34 ...... $24,582 50 ...... $14,620 114 ...... $32,925 U.A.e...... 7....$2,207,404 11 ....$319,749 11 ....$116,965 29 ....$698,472 United States ...... 107 ...... $501,687 126 ....$172,432 222 ....$107,339 455 ....$218,102

*Canada listed in Canadian Dollars. All other countries listed in US Dollars. 5-6 EXCHANGE RATES To assist the reader in determining the values of the purses for the countries included in this book, the following exchange rates may be helpful. The United States dollar is recognized by the Society of international Auctioneers as a medium for comparative purposes. The rates are derived from January 1, 2018.

COUNTRY U. S. DOLLAR CURRENCY PER EQUIVALENTS U. S. DOLLAR Argentina (Peso) .0538 18.59 Australia (AUS dollar) .7804 1.28 Bahrain (dinar) 2.6511 .38 Brazil (Real) .3019 3.31 Canada (CAn dollar) .7968 1.26 Chile (Peso) .001625 615.38 Czech Republic (Koruna) .04701 21.27 denmark (Krone) .1612 6.20 dominican Republic (Peso) .0207332 48.23 ecuador (US dollar) 1.00 1.00 european Union (euro) 1.2006 .83 Austria France ireland netherlands Spain Belgium Germany italy Slovak Republic Great Britain (Pound) 1.3502 .74 Hong Kong (HK dollar) .1275 7.84 Hungary (Forints) .0038712 258.32 india (Rupee) .01565 63.90 Jamaica (JAM dollar) .0079666 125.52 Japan (Yen) .00888 112.61 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Riyal) .2666 3.75 Korea (Won) .0009375 1,066.67 Macau (Pataca) .1242929 8.05 Malaysia (Ringgit) .246 2 4.06 Mauritius (Rupee) .0298663 33.48 Mexico (Peso) .0509 19.65 new Zealand (nZ dollar) .7105 1.41 norway (Krone) .122 8.20 Panama (US dollar) 1.00 1.00 Peru (new Sol) .309306 3.23 Poland (Zloty) .2874 3.48 Puerto Rico (US dollar) 1.00 1.00 Qatar (Riyal) .274632 3.64 Singapore (Sin dollar) .7478 1.34 South Africa (Rand) .0808 12.38 Sweden (Krona) .1223 8.18 Switzerland (Franc) 1.0259 .97 Trinidad & Tobago (TRi dollar) .1482466 6.75 Turkey (Lira) .2637 3.79 United Arab emirates (dirham) .2723 3.67 Uruguay (Peso) .03477 28.76 Venezuela (Bolivar) .0966945 10.34 Zimbabwe (ZiM dollar) 1.00 1.00

5-7 EXCELLENCE DATA BY COUNTRY FOR 2017

The following excellence data was acquired from the individual country, either in the form of a prepared champion list or derived from a handicap listing. Horses awarded the term champion by their respective country are carried as such. Horses carrying top weights on a handicap are designated as highweighted. Every category submitted may not be recognized in international sales catalogues.

ARGENTINA He Runs Away (ARG) (2013, Heliostatic (IRE)) ...... horse of the year champion 3-year-old colt Kononkop (ARG) (2013, Pure Prize (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Le Ken (ARG) (2013, Easing Along (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt champion miler Santillano (ARG) (2011, Easing Along (USA)) ...... champion sprinter Tirolesca (ARG) (2011, Roman Ruler (USA)) ...... champion female sprinter Dona Bruja (ARG) (2012, Storm Embrujado (ARG)) ...... champion older mare Keane (ARG) (2012, Equal Stripes (USA)) ...... champion older horse Sixties Song (ARG) (2013, Sixties Icon (GB)) ...... champion stayer Blissful Song (USA) (2004, Unbridled’s Song (USA)) ...... broodmare of the year Catcher In The Rye (GB) (2000, (USA)) ...... leading sire Southern (USA) (1983, Halo (USA)) ...... leading broodmare sire

*excellence listed above is for the 2016 season* *excellence listed in the 2017 book was for the 2015 season* Colt Triple Crown Races Polla de Potrillos Jockey Club Nacional Filly Triple Crown Races Polla de Potrancas Jockey Club Nacional San Isidro Colt Triple Crown Races Dos Mil Guineas Jockey Club Carlos Pellegrini-Internacional San Isidro Filly Triple Crown Races Mil Guineas Jockey Club Carlos Pellegrini-Internacional

AUSTRALIA (AUS) (2011, Street Cry (IRE)) ...... horse of the year champion middle distance horse champion older horse; champion grass horse She Will Reign (AUS) (2014, Manhattan Rain (AUS)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Invader (AUS) (2014, Snitzel (AUS)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Yankee Rose (AUS) (2013, All American (AUS)) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Flying Artie (AUS) (2013, Artie Schiller (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Chautauqua (AUS) (2010, Encosta de Lago (AUS)) ...... champion male sprinter English (AUS) (2012, Encosta de Lago (AUS)) ...... champion female sprinter Jameka (AUS) (2012, Myboycharlie IRE)) ...... champion stayer Wells (AUS) (2007, Galilleo (IRE)) ...... champion steeplechaser 5-9 Excellence Data by Country for 2017 (continued) AUSTRALIA continued Vegas Showgirl (NZ) (2002 Al Akbar (AUS)) ...... broodmare of the year Snitzel (AUS) (2002, Redoute’s Choice (AUS)) ...... leading sire Encosta de Lago (AUS) (1993, Fairy King (USA)) ...... leading broodmare sire

* excellence listed above for 2016/2017 season *

BAHRAIN Wakame (IRE) (2013, Kodiac (GB)) ...... horse of the year champion grass horse; champion stayer Celtic Man (IRE) (2011, Lawman (FR)) ...... champion male sprinter Curtain Call (GB) (2013, Acclamation (GB)) ...... champion female sprinter Methary (BHR) (2010, Angel Falls (FR)) ...... champion grass mare champion older mare Vale Do Sul (IRE) (2012, Vale Of York (IRE)) ...... champion older horse Thorkhill Star (IRE) (2012, Equiano (FR)) ...... champion miler Mawzoona (BHR) (2001, Run Don’t Fly (USA)) ...... broodmare of the year Blue Ksar (FR) (2003, (USA)) ...... leading sire Triple Crown Races His Royal Highness The Crown Prince’s Cup The King’s Cup Bahrain Derby

BELGIUM Miracle Ninetynine (IRE) (2012, Big Bad Bob (IRE)) ...... horse of the year Seal Rock (GB) (2008, Ishiguru (USA)) ...... champion sprinter Jordan’s Tiger (FR) (2011, Tiger Hill (IRE)) ...... champion miler Proud Rebel (IRE) (2011, Green Tune (USA)) ...... champion grass horse

BRAZIL No Regrets (BRZ) (2013, Fluke (BRZ)) ...... horse of the year champion 3-year-old filly ‘N’ Happiness (BRZ) (2014, Setembro Chove (BRZ)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Jadir (BRZ) (2014, Soldier of Fortune (IRE)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Voador Magee (BRZ) (2013, Roderic O’Connor (IRE)) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Perbene (BRZ) (2012, Tiger Heart (USA)) ...... champion sprinter champion older horse Five (BRZ) (2013, Christine’s Outlaw (USA)) ...... champion miler Daffy Girl (BRZ) (2012, Wild Event (USA)) ...... champion older mare Concilium (BRZ) (2009, Sulamani (IRE)) ...... champion stayer Buy Me Love (BRZ) (2001, Jules (USA)) ...... broodmare of the year Roderic O’Connor (IRE) (2008, (IRE)) ...... leading sire * excellence listed above for 2015/2016 season *

5-10 Excellence Data by Country for 2017 (continued) BRAZIL continued Triple Crown at Sao Paulo Ipiranga Jockey Club de São Paulo Derby Paulista Filly Triple Crown at Sao Paulo Barão de Piracicaba Diana Henrique de Toledo Lara Triple Crown at Rio de Janeiro Estado do Rio de Janeiro Francisco Eduardo de Paula Machado Cruzeiro do Sul Filly Triple Crown at Rio de Janeiro Henrique Possollo Diana Zélia Gonzaga Peixoto de Castro

CANADA Caren (CAN) (2013, Society’s Chairman (CAN)) ...... horse of the year champion 3-year-old filly; champion grass mare King and His Court (CAN) (2014, Court Vision (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Victory to Victory (USA) (2014, Exchange Rate (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Amis Gizmo (CAN) (2013, Giant Gizmo (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Noholdingbackbear (USA) (2013, Put It Back (USA)) ...... champion male sprinter River Maid (CAN) (2012, Where’s the Ring (USA)) ...... champion female sprinter Are You Kidding Me (USA) (2010, Run Away and Hide (USA)) ...... champion older horse Midnight Miley (USA) (2012, Midnight Lute (USA)) ...... champion older mare Conquest Enforcer (CAN) (2013, Into Mischief (USA)) ...... champion grass horse Lexie Lou (CAN) (2011, Sligo Bay (IRE)) ...... champion grass mare Galloping Ami (CAN) (2011, Victory Gallop (USA)) ...... outstanding broodmare Old Forester (USA) (2001, Forestry (USA)) ...... leading sire (for 2017) *Excellence listed above is for 2016 season* Triple Crown Races Queen's Plate Prince of Wales S. Breeders' S. Triple Tiara Races Woodbine Oaks Bison City S. Wonder Where Stakes

CHILE Big Daddy (CHI) (2013, Grand Daddy (USA)) ...... horse of the year champion 3-year-old colt Ruby Love (CHI) (2014, Scat Daddy (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly (turf) Wow Cat (CHI) (2014, Lookin At Lucky (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly (dirt) Robert Bruce (CHI) (2014, Fast Company (IRE)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt (turf) El Rey Brillante (CHI) (2014, Dunkirk (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt (dirt) Marie Madelaine (CHI) (2013, Ivan Denisovich (IRE)) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Clipperton (CHI) (2010, Seeking The Dia (USA)) ...... champion sprinter Nuhdis (CHI) (2012, Distorted Economy (USA)) ...... champion older mare Top Casablanca (CHI) (2011, Seeking The Dia (USA)) ...... champion older horse Cassia Nuova (CHI) (1994, Roy (USA)) ...... broodmare of the year 5-11 Excellence Data by Country for 2017 (continued) CHILE continued Lookin At Lucky (USA) (2007, Smart Strike (USA)) ...... leading sire * excellence listed above for 2016/2017 season * Triple Crown Races El Ensayo St. Leger El Derby

CZECH REPUBLIC Trip To Rhodos (FR) (2009, Rail Link (GB)) ...... horse of the year champion stayer; champion older horse Love Connection (GER) (2015, Amico Fritz (GER)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Sagar (IRE) (2015, Excelebration (IRE)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Polyanta (ITY) (2014, Soldier Of Fortune (IRE)) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Nagano Gold (GB) (2014, Sixties Icon (GB)) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Ultimate Fight (FR) (2014, Muhaymin (USA)) ...... champion sprinter Venillia (CZE) (2013, Rosensturm (IRE)) ...... champion miler Capferret (FR) (NTB) (2012, Day Flight (GB)) ...... champion steeplechaser (IRE) (2004, (IRE)) ...... leading sire (USA) (1994, (USA)) ...... leading broodmare sire Triple Crown Races Velká jarní cena Ceské Derby St. Leger

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Immenso (DOM) (2014, Equinox (USA)) ...... horse of the year champion 3-year-old colt; Triple Crown Sopresa (DOM) (2015, Blueformer (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Tirano (DOM) (2015, Temple City (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Dona Milagros (DOM) (2014, Marrouche (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old old filly Fratello Martino (DOM) (2012, Codasco (USA)) ...... champion male sprinter Impecable (DOM) (2013, Equinox (USA)) ...... champion female sprinter champion older mare Tango Dancer (DOM) (2013, Tango Tales (USA)) ...... champion miler champion older horse Second Chance (VEN) (2013, Kitten’s Joy (USA)) ...... champion stayer Libre y Soberana (DOM) (2004, Roger Michel (DOM)) ...... broodmare of the year Equinox (USA) (1998, Unbridled’s Song (USA)) ...... leading sire Roger Michel (DOM) (1990, Missile Man (USA)) ...... leading broodmare sire Triple Crown Races Clasico Matias Ramon Mella Clasico Francisco del Rosario Sanchez Clasico Juan Pablo Duarte

ECUADOR El Kurdo (USA) (2011, Giacomo (USA)) ...... horse of the year champion imported older horse

5-12 Excellence Data by Country for 2017 (continued) ECUADOR continued Totora (ECU) (2015, Precursor (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly No Se Tu (ECU) (2015, Precursor (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Sascha (ECU) (2014, Sahara Heat (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Montuvio (ECU) (2014, Grand Daddy (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Taquicardia (ECU) (2013, Ayacuchano (PER)) ...... champion older mare Caminito (ECU) (2012, Platinum Couple (USA)) ...... champion stayer Giboole (CHI) (2010, Pavarotti (USA)) ...... champion imported male sprinter Mi Emocion (USA) (2011, Indygo Shiner (USA)) ....champion imported female sprinter Estampida (PER) (2011, Pegasusbystorm (USA)) ...... champion imported older mare Antartico (PER) (2012, Riviera Cocktail (USA)) ...... champion imported stayer Precursor (USA) (2006, A.P. Indy (USA)) ...... leading sire Triple Crown Races Estreno - Dr. Raúl Lebed Sigall Polla Nacional Sr.- Agustín Febres-Cordero Tyler Derby Nacional Sr.- Benjamin Rosales Aspiazu

EUROPE (2015, (USA)) ...... hwt. colt at 2 (IRE) (2015, Galileo (IRE)) ...... hwt. filly at 2 (IRE) (2014, (IRE)) ...... hwt. at 3, 5 – 7 fur. (IRE) (2014, Galileo (IRE)) ...... hwt. at 3, 7 – 9 ½ fur. Cracksman (GB) (2014, (GB)) ...... hwt. at 3, 9 ½ – 11 fur, Enable (GB) (2014, (IRE)) ...... hwt. at 3, 11 – 14 fur. (IRE) (2014, Galileo (IRE)) ...... hwt. at 3, 14 fur. & up Librisa Breeze (GB) (2012, (GB)) ...... hwt. older horse, 5 – 7 fur. (IRE) (2013, Acclamation (GB)) ...... hwt. older horse, 5 – 7 fur. hwt. older mare, 5 – 7 fur. (IRE) (2013, Iffraaj (GB)) ...... hwt. older horse, 7 – 9 ½ fur (IRE) (2013, Galileo (IRE)) ...... hwt. older horse, 9 ½ – 11 fur. (IRE) (2013, (IRE)) ...... hwt. older horse, 11 – 14 fur. Order of St George (IRE) (2012, Galileo (IRE)) ...... hwt. older horse, 14 fur. & up (IRE) (2013, Dark Angel (IRE)) ...... hwt. older mare, 7 – 9 ½ fur. (IRE) (2013, Galileo (IRE)) ...... hwt. older mare 9 ½ – 11 fur. Bateel (IRE) (2012, (IRE)) ...... hwt. older mare 11 – 14 fur. Simple Verse (IRE) (2012, Duke Of Marmalade (IRE) ...... hwt. older mare, 14 fur. & up

FRANCE (IRE) (2015, Society Rock (IRE)) ...... hwt. colt at 2 (IRE) (2015, Galileo (IRE)) ...... hwt. filly at 2 (IRE) (2014, Dark Angel (IRE)) ...... hwt. at 3, 5 – 7 fur. (IRE) (2014, Rajsaman (FR)) ...... hwt. at 3, 7 - 9 ½ fur. hwt. at 3, 9 ½ – 11 fur. Enable (GB) (20143, Nathaniel (IRE)) ...... hwt. at 3, 11 – 14 fur. 5-13 Excellence Data by Country for 2017 (continued) FRANCE continued Ice Breezing (GB) (2014, Nayef (USA)) ...... hwt. at 14 fur. & up Signs of Blessing (IRE) (2011, Invincible Spirit (IRE)) ...... hwt. older horse, 5 – 7 fur. Ribchester (IRE) (2013, Ifraaj (GB)) ...... hwt. older horse, 7 - 9 ½ fur. Cloth Of Stars (IRE) (2013, Sea The Stars (IRE)) ...... hwt. older horse, 9 ½ – 11 fur. hwt. older horse, 11 – 14 fur. Vazirabad (FR) (2012, Manduro (GER)) ...... hwt. older horse, 14 fur. & up Marsha (IRE) (2013, Acclamation (GB)) ...... hwt older mare, 5 - 7 fur. (IRE) (2013, (IRE)) ...... hwt. older mare, 7 – 9 ½ fur. Ajman Princess (IRE) (2013, Teofilo (IRE)) ...... hwt. older mare 9 ½ – 11 fur Bateel (IRE) (2012, Dubawi (IRE)) ...... hwt. older mare 11 – 14 fur. Against Rules (FR) (2012, Aussie Rules (USA)) ...... hwt. older mare, 14 fur. & up Nathaniel (IRE) (2008, Galileo (IRE)) ...... leading sire Sadler’s Wells (USA) (1981, (CAN)) ...... leading broodmare sire

GERMANY Erasmus (GER) (2015, Reliable Man (GB)) ...... hwt. colt at 2 Rock My Love (GER) (2015, Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)) ...... hwt. filly at 2 Empire of the Star (FR) (2014, Siyouni (FR)) ...... hwt. at 3, 5 - 7 fur. Dragon Lips (GER) (2014, Footstepsinthesand (GB)) ...... hwt. at 3, 7 - 9 ½ fur. Enjoy Vijjay (GER) (2014, Nathaniel (IRE)) ...... hwt. at 3, 9 ½ - 11 fur. Windstoss (GER) (2014, Shirocco (GER)) ...... hwt. at 3, 11 - 14 fur. Oriental Eagle (GER) (2014, Campanologist (USA)) ...... hwt. at 3, 14 fur. & up Millowitsch (GER) (2013, Sehrezad (IRE)) ...... hwt. older horse, 5 - 7 fur. Palace Prince (GER) (2012, Areion (GER)) ...... hwt. older horse, 7 - 9 ½ fur. Iquitos (GER) (2012, Adlerflug (GER)) ...... hwt. older horse, 9 ½ -11 fur. Dschingis Secret (GER) (2013, Soldier Hollow (GB)) ...... hwt. older horse, 11 - 14 fur. Red Cardinal (IRE) (2012, Montjeu (IRE)) ...... hwt. older mare, 14 fur. & up Pirouette (GB) (2013, (GB)) ...... hwt. older mare, 5 - 7 fur. Shy Witch (GER) (2013, Areion (GER)) ...... hwt. older mare, 7 - 9 ½ fur. A Raving Beauty (GER) (2013, (IRE)) ...... hwt. older mare, 9 ½ - 11 fur. Sarandia (GER) (2013, Dansili (GB)) ...... hwt. older mare, 11 - 14 fur. Renfrew Street (GB) (2013, Iffraaj (GB)) ...... hwt. older mare, 14 fur. & up Divya (GER) (2006, Platini (GER)) ...... broodmare of the year Areion (GER) (1995, Big Shuffle (USA)) ...... leading sire Monsun (GER) (1990, Konigsstuhl (GER)) ...... leading broodmare sire

Triple Crown Races Mehl Mülhens-Rennen Deutsches Derby Deutsches St. Leger

GREAT BRITAIN U S Navy Flag (USA) (2015, War Front (USA)) ...... hwt. colt at 2 Clemmie (IRE) (2015, Galileo (IRE)) ...... hwt. filly at 2 5-14 Excellence Data by Country for 2017 (continued) GREAT BRITAIN continued Harry Angel (IRE) (2014, Dark Angel (IRE)) ...... hwt. at 3, 5 – 7 fur. Churchill (IRE) (2014, Galileo (IRE)) ...... hwt. at 3, 7 - 9 ½ fur. Cracksman (GB) (2014, Frankel (GB)) ...... hwt. at 3, 9 ½ - 11 fur. Enable (GB) (2014, Nathaniel (IRE)) ...... hwt. at 3, 11 - 14 fur. Capri (IRE) (2014, Galileo (IRE)) ...... hwt. at 3, 14 fur. & up Librisa Breeze (GB) (2012, Mount Nelson (GB)) ...... co-hwt. older horse, 5 - 7 fur Marsha (IRE) (2013, Acclamation (GB)) ...... co-hwt. older horse, 5 - 7 fur hwt. older mare, 5 - 7 fur. Ribchester (IRE (2013, Iffraaj (GB)) ...... hwt. older horse, 7 - 9 ½ fur. Ulysses (IRE) (2013, Galileo (IRE)) ...... hwt. older horse, 9 ½ - 11 fur. Jack Hobbs (GB) (2012, Halling (USA)) ...... hwt. older horse, 11 - 14 fur. Order of St George (IRE) (2012, Galileo (IRE)) ...... co-hwt. older horse, 14 fur. & up Persuasive (IRE) (2013, Dark Angel (IRE)) ...... hwt. older mare, 7 - 9 ½ fur. Blond Me (IRE) (2012, Tamayuz (GB)) ...... co-hwt. older mare, 9 ½ - 11 fur. Nezwaah (GB) (2013, Dubawi (IRE)) ...... co-hwt. older mare, 9 ½ - 11 fur. Queen’s Trust (GB) (2013, Dansili (GB)) ...... co-hwt. older mare, 9 ½ - 11 fur. Bateel (IRE) (2012, Dubawi (IRE)) ...... hwt. older mare, 11 - 14 fur. Simple Verse (IRE) (2012, Duke of Marmalade (IRE)) ...... hwt. older mare, 14 fur. & up

Triple Crown Races 2000 Guineas St. Leger S.

Filly Triple Crown Races 1000 Guineas St. Leger S.

GREECE Sheila’s Treat (IRE) (2013, Frozen Power (IRE)) ...... horse of the year champion miler Pour La Famille (IRE) (2015, (IRE)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Koutsounakos (GB) (2015, Captain Gerrard (IRE)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Honourable (GB) (2014, (IRE)) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Youtalkintome (IRE) (2014, Lord Shanakill (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Helal’s Gold (IRE) (2012, Iffraaj (GB)) ...... champion male sprinter May Sky (GB) (2014, Mayson (GB)) ...... champion female sprinter Princess Momoka (GB) (2013, Exceed And Excel (AUS)) ...... champion older mare Atrayu (IRE) (2013, Jeremy (USA)) ...... champion older horse Babur (IRE) (2011, Pivotal (GB)) ...... champion stayer Bonny Rose (GB) (2005, Zaha (CAN)) ...... broodmare of the year Pivotal (GB) (1993, (USA)) ...... leading sire Zaha (CAN) (1996, Kingmambo (USA)) ...... leading broodmare sire

HONG KONG (AUS) (2012, Street Boss (USA)) ...... horse of the year champion middle distance horse 5-15 Excellence Data by Country for 2017 (continued) HONG KONG continued Aerovelocity (NZ) (2008, Pins (AUS)) ...... champion sprinter Beauty Only (IRE) (2011, Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)) ...... champion miler Werther (NZ) (2011, Tavistock (NZ)) ...... champion stayer Fastnet Rock (AUS) (2001, Danehill (USA)) ...... leading sire * excellence listed above for 2015/2016 season * Triple Crown Races Stewards’ Cup Hong Kong Gold Cup Hong Kong Champions & Chater Cup

HUNGARY Magnas (FR) (2014, Silver Frost (IRE)) ...... horse of the year Fire For Goga (GB) (2015, Vale Of York (IRE)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Tour To Paris (FR) (2015, Fuisse (FR)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Power of Angel (IRE) (2014, Tagula (IRE)) ...... champion 3-year-old filly champion female sprinter Eminens (FR) (2014, Silver Frost (IRE)) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Duce (FR) (2013, Fuisse (FR)) ...... champion male sprinter Run The Red Light (IRE) (2012, (IRE)) ...... champion grass mare champion older mare Quelindo (GER) (2012, Aussie Rules (USA)) ...... champion grass horse champion older horse My Luck (HUN) (2013, Steady As A Rock (FR)) ...... champion miler Akaba (GER) (2010, Kallisto (GER)) ...... champion stayer Diplomata (CZE) (2010, Egerton (GER)) ...... champion steeplechaser Quintana (GER) (2003, Fantastic Light (USA)) ...... broodmare of the year Silver Frost (IRE) (2006, Verglas (IRE)) ...... leading sire Fantastic Light (USA) (1996, (USA)) ...... leading broodmare sire Triple Crown Races Nemzeti Díj (2000 Guineas) Magyar Derby Magyar St. Leger

INDIA Hall Of Famer (IND) (2013, Win Legend (JPN)) ...... horse of the year Adam (IND) (2010, Multidimensional (IRE)) ...... champion sprinter Serjeant At Arms (IND) (2013, Ikhtyar (IRE)) ...... champion miler Azzurro (IND) (2011, Azamour (IRE)) ...... champion older horse Captain Morgan (IND) (2013, Admiralofthefleet (USA)) ...... champion stayer Multidimensional (IRE) (2003, Danehill (USA)) ...... leading sire Placerville (USA) (1909, Mr. Prospector (USA)) ...... leading broodmare sire Triple Crown Races Indian 2000 Guineas Indian Derby Indian St. Leger Filly Triple Crown Races Indian 1000 Guineas Indian Oaks Indian Derby

5-16 Excellence Data by Country for 2017 (continued)

IRELAND U S Navy Flag (USA) (2015, War Front (USA)) ...... hwt. colt at 2 Clemmie (IRE) (2015, Galileo (IRE)) ...... hwt. filly at 2 Carravaggio (USA) (2014, Scat Daddy (USA)) ...... co-hwt. at 3, 5 - 7 fur. Churchill (IRE) (2014, Galileo (IRE)) ...... hwt. at 3, 7 - 9 ½ fur. hwt. at 3, 9 ½ - 11 fur. Capri (IRE) (2014, Galileo (IRE)) ...... co-hwt. at 3, 11 - 14 fur. hwt. at 3, 14 fur. & up Enable (GB) (2014, Nathaniel (IRE)) ...... co-hwt. at 3, 11 - 14 fur. Caspian Prince (IRE) (2009, Dylan Thomas (IRE)) ...... hwt. older horse, 5 – 7 fur. Deauville (IRE) (2013, Galileo (IRE)) ...... hwt. older horse, 7 - 9 ½ fur. (IRE) (2012, Galileo (IRE)) ...... hwt. older horse, 9 ½ - 11 fur. co-hwt. older horse, 11 - 14 fur. Order of St George (IRE) (2012, Galileo (IRE)) ...... hwt. older horse, 14 fur. & up co-hwt. older horse, 11 - 14 fur. Quiet Reflection (GB) (2013, Showcasing (GB)) ...... hwt. older mare, 5 - 7 fur. Persuasive (IRE) (2013, Dark Angel (IRE)) ...... co-hwt. older mare, 7 - 9 ½ fur. Somehow (IRE) (2013, Fastnet Rock (AUS)) ...... co-hwt. older mare, 7 - 9 ½ fur. Minding (IRE) (2013, Galileo (IRE)) ...... hwt. older mare, 9 ½ - 11 fur. (IRE) (2013, Galileo (IRE)) ...... hwt. older mare, 11 - 14 fur. Meow (IRE) (2008, (USA)) ...... broodmare of the year Galileo (IRE) (1998, Sadler’s Wells (USA)) ...... leading sire Pivotal (GB) (1993, Polar Falcon (USA)) ...... leading broodmare sire

Triple Crown Races Irish 2000 Guineas Irish St. Leger Filly Triple Crown Races Irish 1000 Guineas Irish Oaks Irish St. Leger

ITALY Royal Youmzain (FR) (2015, Youmzain (IRE)) ...... hwt. colt at 2 Atiam (IRE) (2015, Raven’s Pass (USA)) ...... hwt. filly at 2 Penalty (ITY) (2014, Mujahid (USA)) ...... hwt. at 3, 5 - 7 fur. Anda Muchacho (IRE) (2014, Helmet (AUS)) ...... hwt. at 3, 7 - 9 ½ fur. hwt. at 3, 9 1/2 - 11 fur. Mac Mahon (ITY) (2014, Ramonti (FR)) ...... hwt. at 3, 11 - 14 fur. Chasedown (IRE) (2014, Nathaniel (IRE)) ...... hwt. at 3, 14 fur. & up Trust You (GB) (2012, Kheleyf (USA)) ...... hwt. older horse, 5 - 7 fur. Time To Choose (GB) (2013, Manduro (GER)) ...... hwt. older horse, 7 - 9 1/2 fur. Greg Pass (IRE) (2012, Raven’s Pass (USA)) ...... co-hwt. older horse, 9 ½ - 11 fur. Voice Of Love (IRE) (2013, Poet’s Voice (GB)) ...... co-hwt. older horse, 9 ½ - 11 fur. Full Drago (ITY) (2013, Pounced (USA)) ...... hwt. older horse, 11 - 14 fur. Trip To Rhodos (FR) (2009, Rail Link (GB)) ...... co-hwt. older horse, 14 fur. & up

5-17 Excellence Data by Country for 2017 (continued) ITALY continued Kathy Dream (IRE) (2012, Arcano (IRE)) ...... hwt. older mare, 5 - 7 fur. Musa d’Oriente (GB) (2011, Nayef (USA)) ...... hwt. older mare, 7 - 9 ½ fur. Laganore (IRE) (2012, Fastnet Rock (AUS)) ...... hwt. older mare, 9 ½ - 11 fur. Night Music (GER) (2013, Sea The Stars (IRE)) ...... hwt. older mare, 11 - 14 fur.

JAMAICA She’s a Maneater (JAM) (2014, Natural Selection (USA)) ...... horse of the year champion 3-year-old filly; Triple Crown; champion miler Brandy (JAM) (2015, Hestherealthing (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Marquesas (JAM) (2015, Coded Warning (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Fearless Samurai (JAM) (2014, Fearless Vision (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Chace The Great (JAM) (2013, Greatness (USA)) ...... champion male sprinter Choo Choo Blue (JAM) (2013, Cowtown Cat (USA)) ...... champion female sprinter champion older mare Bigdaddykool (JAM) (2013, Sorrentino (BRZ)) ...... champion older horse Ahwhofah (JAM) (2005, Royal Minister (USA)) ...... broodmare of the year Storm Craft (USA) (1998, Forest Wildcat (USA)) ...... leading sire Royal Minister (USA) (1991, Deputy Minister (CAN)) ...... leading broodmare sire Triple Crown Races Jamaica Two Thousand Guineas Jamaica Derby Jamaica St. Leger Filly Triple Crown Races Jamaica One Thousand Guineas Jamaica Derby Jamaica St. Leger

JAPAN Kitasan Black (JPN) (2012, Black Tide (JPN)) ...... horse of the year champion older horse Lucky Lilac (JPN) (2015, Orfevre (JPN)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Danon Premium (JPN) (2015, (JPN)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt (JPN) (2014, Frankel (GB)) ...... champion 3-year-old filly (JPN) (2014, (JPN)) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Red Falx (JPN) (2011, Swept Overboard (USA)) ...... champion sprinter champion miler (JPN) (2013, Deep Impact (JPN)) ...... champion older mare Gold Dream (JPN) (2013, Gold Allure (JPN)) ...... champion dirt horse Oju Chosan (JPN) (2011, Stay Gold (JPN)) ...... champion steeplechaser Triple Crown Races Satsuki Sho-Japanese 2000 Guineas Kikuka Sho-Japanese St. Leger Tokyo Yushun-Japanese Derby Filly Triple Crown Races Oka Sho-Japanese 1000 Guineas Yushun Himba-Japanese Oaks

5-18 Excellence Data by Country for 2017 (continued) KOREA Power Blade (KOR) (2013, Menifee (USA)) ...... horse of the year P.K. Party (KOR) (2015, Old Fashioned (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Moonhak Chief (USA) (2015, Pioneerof the Nile (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt O.K. Yeondab (USA) (2014, Rockport Harbor (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Cheongdam Dokki (USA) (2014, To Honor and Serve (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Doraonpogyeongseon (USA) (2013, Kantharos (USA)) ...... champion sprinter Power Blade (KOR) (2013, Menifee)) ...... champion miler champion older horse; champion stayer ...... champion imported 2-year-old colt Silver Wolf (AUS) (2012, Oratorio (IRE)) ...... champion older mare Cheonmachong (KOR) (1998, Lost Mountain (USA)) ...... broodmare of the year Menifee (USA) (1996, Harlan (USA)) ...... leading sire Didyme (USA) (1990, Dixieland Band (USA)) ...... leading broodmare sire Triple Crown Races KRA Cup Mile Korean Derby Minister's Cup Filly Triple Crown Races Korean Derby Korean Oaks Gyeonggi Governor’s Cup

MACAU Californiatreasure (AUS) (2011, Onemorenomore (AUS)) ...... horse of the year

MAURITIUS Ready To Attack (AUS) (2012, More Than Ready (USA)) ...... horse of the year Oomph (SAF) (2013, Tiger Ridge (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Beat The Retreat (SAF) (2012, Argonaut (SAF)) ...... champion sprinter Hillbrow (SAF) (2010, Right Approach (GB)) ...... champion miler Solar Star (SAF) (2010, Kahal (GB)) ...... champion stayer

MEXICO Huitlacoche (MEX) (2012, Free Thinking (USA)) ...... horse of the year champion older horse Jala Jala (MEX) (2014, Point Determined (USA)) ...... horse of the year co-champion 3-year-old filly Kalina (MEX) (2015, Uncle Mo (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Kukulkan (MEX) (2015, Point Determined (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Jaguaryu (MEX) (2014, Point Determined (USA)) ...... co-champion 3-year-old filly Inspirato (MEX) (2014, Guard Cat (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Ladino (MEX) (2015, Palladio (USA)) ...... champion sprinter My Great Fantasy (USA) (2012, Rockport Harbor (USA)) ...... champion older mare

*excellence listed above for 2017 season*

5-19 Excellence Data by Country for 2017 (continued) MEXICO continued King Famous (USA) (2009, Friends Lake (USA)) ...... horse of the year Heakabu (MEX) (2012, Impervious (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Huitlacoche (MEX) (2012, Free Thinking (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Izmit (MEX) (2011, More Than Regal (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old My Great Fantasy (USA) (2012, Rockport Harbor (USA)) ...... champion imported 2-year-old filly Cus Cus (USA) (2012, Sky Mesa (USA)) ...... champion imported 2-year-old colt El Capitan (USA) (2011, Elusive Quality (USA)) ...... champion imported 3-year-old Xonaca (USA) (2010, City Zip (USA)) ...... champion imported older mare

*excellence listed above for 2014 season*

Triple Crown Races Stakes Jockey Club Mexicano Gran Premio Nacional Derby Mexicano Filly Triple Crown Races Clasico Rubí Clasico Esmeralda Clasico Diamante

MOROCCO King of Grine (MOR) (2015, Hermival (IRE)) ...... hwt. colt at 2 Diva de l’Atlas (FR) (2015, Literato (FR)) ...... hwt. filly at 2 Cherguiya (FR) (2014, Youmzin (IRE)) ...... hwt. at 3, 7 – 9 ½ fur. Warscip (MOR) (2014, Il Warrd (IRE)) ...... hwt. at 3, 9 ½ - 11 fur. Do Well (MOR) (2012, Zack Dream (FR)) ...... hwt. older horse, 7 – 9 ½ fur. Galveston (FR) (2010, Green Tune (USA)) ...... hwt. older horse, 9 ½ - 11 fur.

NEW ZEALAND Bonneval (NZ) (2013, Makfi (GB)) ...... horse of the year champion 3-year-old; champion stayer Melody Belle (NZ) (2014, Commands (AUS)) ...... champion 2-year-old Start Wondering (NZ) (2010, Eighth Wonder (NZ)) ...... champion sprinter Kawi (NZ) (2010, Savabeel (AUS)) ...... champion middle distance horse Kick Back (NZ) (2008, Bahhare (USA)) ...... champion jumper Imposingly (AUS) (2002, Zabeel (NZ)) ...... broodmare of the year Savabeel (AUS) (2001, Zabeel (NZ)) ...... leading sire

* excellence listed above for 2016/2017 season *

PANAMA El Tigre Mono (PAN) (2013, Concerto (USA)) ...... horse of the year champion older horse Zanzibar (PAN) (2015, Evaristo (PAN)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Latigo (PAN) (2015, Concerto (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Lady Valery (PAN) (2014, Indy Vidual (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Filly Triple Crown 5-20 Excellence Data by Country for 2017 (continued) PANAMA continued Fray Angelico (PAN) (2014, Concerto (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Tomas Gabriel (PAN) (2010, Any Given Saturday (USA)) ...... champion male sprinter Hurrem (PAN) (2014, Concerto (USA)) ...... champion female sprinter Chantik (PAN) (2013, Concerto (USA)) ...... champion older mare Coltimus Prime (USA) (2011, Milwaukee Brew (USA)) ...... champion stayer champion imported older horse Tamborera (USA) (2015, Maclean’s Music (USA)) ...... champion imported 2-year-old filly Kid Cimmaron (USA) (2015, Hold Me Back (USA)) ...... champion imported 2-year-old colt Arts In the Park (USA) (2014, Tiago (USA)) ...... champion imported 3-year-old filly California Music (USA) (2014, Maclean’s Music (USA)) ...... champion imported 3-year-old colt Doble Fondo (USA) (2013, Albertus Maximus (USA)) ...... champion imported sprinter Uxia P. (USA) (2013, Wilburn (USA)) ...... champion imported older mare Monozz (PAN) (1997, Screen King (USA)) ...... broodmare of the year Concerto (USA) (1994, Chief’s Crown (USA)) ...... leading sire Triple Crown Races Familia Delvalle Augusto Boyd P. Carlos y Fernando Eleta Filly Triple Crown Races Temistocles Diaz Q. Familia Duque Familia Arango *excellence listed above for 2017 season*

Chantik (PAN) (2013, Concerto (USA)) ...... horse of the year champion 3-year-old filly Lady Valery (PAN) (2014, Indy Vidual (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Omar (PAN) (2014, Concerto (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Tigre Mono (USA) (2014, Thunder (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Tomas Gabriel (PAN) (2010, Any Given Saturday (USA)) ...... champion sprinter champion older horse Gatillo (PAN) (2014, Evaristo (PAN)) ...... champion miler Sea Princess (PAN) (2011, Sol Marino (USA)) ...... champion older mare Assassin (PAN) (2011, Noble Causeway)) ...... champion stayer Bellamy V. (USA) (2014, Bellamy Road)) ...... champion imported 2-year-old filly California Music (USA) (2014, Maclean’s Music (USA)) ...... champion imported 2-year-old colt Uxia P. (USA) (2013, Wilburn (USA)) ...... champion imported 3-year-old filly Doble Fondo (USA) (2013, Albertus Maximus (USA)) ...... champion imported 3-year-old colt Tale of Angel (USA) (2013, Tale of Ekati (USA)) ...... champion imported sprinter Queen Pearl (USA) (2011, Stephen Got Even (USA)) ...... co-champion imported older mare champion imported stayer 5-21 Excellence Data by Country for 2017 (continued) PANAMA continued Candy Sugar Lady (USA) (2012, Candy Ride (ARG)) ...... co-champion imported older mare V.I.P. Zone (USA) (2011, Macho Uno (USA)) ...... champion imported older horse *excellence listed above for 2016 season*

PERU Golden Leaf (ARG) (2014, Stay Thirsty (USA)) ...... horse of the year champion 3-year-old colt; champion stayer Waymea (PER) (2014, Pegasusbystorm (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Indy Jacob (PER) (2014, Eye On Jacob (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Cascanueces (USA) (2015, Smart Strike (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Donjuan (PER) (2011, Yazamaan (GB)) ...... champion sprinter Sensacionale (USA) (2012, Broken Vow (USA)) ...... champion grass horse Birdie Gold (USA) (2014, Birdstone (USA)) ...... champion grass mare Arezzo (USA) (2011, Rock Hard Ten (USA)) ...... champion miler Ikaya (PER) (2013, Bradock (PER)) ...... champion older mare El Enemigo (PER) (2012, Yazamaan (GB)) ...... champiom older horse Almudena(PER) (2007, Silver Planet (ARG)) ...... broodmare of the year Yazamaan (GB) (2004, Galileo (IRE)) ...... leading sire Apprentice (USA) (1990, Forty Niner (USA)) ...... leading broodmare sire * excellence listed above for 2016/2017 season * Triple Crown Races Polla de Potrillos Ricardo Ortiz de Zevallos Derby Nacional Filly Triple Crown Races Polla de Potrancas Enrique Ayulo Pardo Derby Nacional

POLAND Bush Brave (IRE) (2014, (IRE)) ...... horse of the year Triple Crown; hwt. colt at 3 Xawery (FR) (2015, Planteur (IRE)) ...... hwt. colt at 2 Glamorous Thingie (FR) (2015, Redoute’s Choice (AUS)) ...... hwt. filly at 2 Jagienka (GER) (2014, Wiener Walzer (GER)) ...... hwt. filly at 3 Caccini (FR) (2013, American Post (GB)) ...... co-hwt. older horse Va Bank (IRE) (2012, Archipenko (USA)) ...... co-hwt. older horse Silvera (GB) (2013, (IRE)) ...... hwt. older mare Ecosse (FR) (2000, Peintre Celebre (USA)) ...... leading sire (IRE) (1993, Unfuwain (USA)) ...... leading broodmare sire Triple Crown Races Nagroda Rulera Polish Derby Nagroda St. Leger

PUERTO RICO Arquitecto (USA) (2009, Hockenheim (USA)) ...... horse of the year champion older horse 5-22 Excellence Data by Country for 2017 (continued) PUERTO RICO continued Esplendorosa (USA) (2014, Hockenheim (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Perfeccion (USA) (2014, Sudden Thunder (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Syriana Mia (USA) (2013, Hockeheim (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Exclusivo (USA) (2013, Warrior’s Reward (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Miss Azhar (USA) (2011, Don Guido (USA)) ...... champion older mare Too Much Tip (USA) (2014, Too Much Bling (USA)) ...... champion imported 2-year-old filly Derek Adrian (USA) (2014, In Summation (USA)) ...... champion imported 2-year-old colt Mia Karina (USA) (2013, Jazil (USA)) ...... champion imported 3-year-old filly Discreet Angel (USA) (2013, Discreet Cat (USA)) ...... champion imported 3-year-old colt Srta. Aleidy C. (USA) (2011, Harlington (USA)) ...... champion imported older mare Deland (USA) (2012, Gottcha Gold (USA)) ...... champion imported older horse

*excellence listed above for 2016 season*

QATAR Pazeer (FR) (2014, Siyouni (FR)) ...... hwt. at 3 The Blue Eye (GB) (2012, Dubawi (IRE)) ...... hwt. older horse Zman Awal (IRE) (2011, Dubawi (IRE)) ...... hwt. older mare

Kingdom of SAUDI ARABIA Indelible Ink (IRE) (2012, Invincible Spirit (IRE)) ...... horse of the year champion miler Noorhom (KSA) (2014, Bluegrass Cat (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Be Azn Allah (KSA) (2014, Alnajim Althakeb (KSA)) ...... co-champion 2-year-old colt Mohsen Alzhan (KSA) (NTB) (2014, Finest Artisan (IRE)) ...... co-champion 2-year-old colt Kaflah (KSA) (2013, Premium Tap (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Mazh Harr (KSA) (2013, Pacino (GB)) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Amazing Speed (IRE) (2012, Shamardal (USA)) ...... champion older mare Mostathmer (KSA) (2011, Dynever (USA)) ...... champion older horse Natalie Jane (IRE) (2002, Giant’s Causeway (USA)) ...... broodmare of the year Highlander (GB) (2003, Elusive Quality (USA)) ...... leading sire

*excellence listed above for 2016/17 racing season*

SCANDINAVIA Two Shots of Happy (IRE) (2015, Zebedee (GB)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Riwaj (GB) (2015, Firebreak (GB)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Dorcia (GB) (2014, Henrythenavigator (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Trouble Of Course (FR) (2014, Rajsaman (FR)) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Tinnitus (IRE) (2013, Clodovil (IRE)) ...... champion sprinter 5-23 Excellence Data by Country for 2017 (continued) SCANDINAVIA continued Brownie (FR) (2012, Sunday Break (JPN)) ...... champion miler Icecapada (IRE) (2012, Mastercraftsman (IRE)) ...... champion older mare Giuseppe Piazzi (IRE) (2012, Galileo (IRE)) ...... champion older horse champion stayer

SINGAPORE Infantry (NZ) (2012, Tavistock (NZ)) ...... horse of the year champion 4-year-old; champion miler Be Bee (NZ) (2014, Showcasing (GB)) ...... champion 2-year-old Countofmontecristo (NZ) (2013, Echoes of Heaven (AUS)) ...... champion 3-year-old Lim’s Cruiser (AUS) (2012, Casino Prince (AUS)) ...... champion sprinter Gilt Complex (NZ) (2011, Gold Centre (AUS)) ...... champion older horse champion stayer Nova Swiss (NZ) (2013, Swiss Ace (AUS)) ...... champion all-weather horse Triple Crown Races Panasonic Kranji Mile Raffles Cup Longines Singapore Gold Cup Sprint Series Merlion Trophy Kranji Sprint Lion City Cup Three Year-Old Challenge Singapore Three-Year-Old Sprint Singapore Three-Year-Old Classic Singapore Guineas Four-Year-Old Challenge Steward’s Cup Patron’s Bowl Emirates Singapore Derby

SLOVAKIA Zoriana (GER) (2014, Jukebox Jury (IRE)) ...... horse of the year champion 3-year-old filly Makova Panenka (CZE) (2015, Stormy Jail (IRE)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly King Heart (GER) (2015, Nathaniel (IRE)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt George Boole (IRE) (2014, (IRE)) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Miss Trout (GER (2013, Areion (GER)) ...... champion sprinter champion older mare Ideal Approach (IRE) (2012, Bushranger (IRE)) ...... champion miler Oriental Sky (GER) (2012, Tiger Hill (IRE)) ...... champion older horse champion stayer Meny Bay (IRE) (2010, Footstepsinthesand (GB)) ...... champion steeplechaser Jukebox Jury (IRE) (2006, Montjeu (IRE)) ...... leading sire Zieten (USA) (1990, (USA)) ...... leading broodmare sire Triple Crown Races Vel’ká jarná cena (Slovak 2000 Guineas) Slovenské Derby Slovenský St. Leger Filly Triple Crown Races Jarná cena kobýl (Slovak 1000 Guineas) Cena Arvy Slovenské Oaks

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SOUTH AFRICA Legal Eagle (SAF) (2011, Greys Inn (USA)) ...... horse of the year champion miler Lady In Black (SAF) (2014, Dynasty (SAF)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Mustaaqeem (AUS) (2014, Redoute’s Choice (AUS)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Just Sensual (SAF) (2013, Dynasty (SAF)) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Edict of Nantes (SAF) (2013, Count du Bois (GB)) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Carry On Alice (SAF) (2011, Captain Al (SAF)) ...... champion sprinter champion older mare Whisky Baron (AUS) (2012, Manhattan Rain (AUS)) ...... champion older horse Hermoso Mundo (SAF) (2012, Ideal World (USA)) ...... champion stayer Mystic Spring (IRE) (1996, Royal Academy (USA)) ...... broodmare of the year Silvano (GER) (1996, Lomitas (GB)) ...... leading sire

* excellence listed above for 2016/2017 season * Triple Crown Races Gauteng Guineas SA Classic SA Derby Filly Triple Crown Races Gauteng Fillies Guineas SA Fillies Classic SA Oaks

SPAIN Tuvalu (GB) (2012, Shirocco (GER)) ...... horse of the year champion grass horse; champion older horse; champion stayer Ategorrieta (SPA) (2015, Rip Van Winkle (IRE)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Valle Inclan (IRE) (2015, Elusive Pimpernel (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Antonella (GB) (2014, Dream Ahead (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old filly champion female sprinter Wild King (GER) (2014, Samum (GER)) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Presidency (GB) (2013, Oasis Dream (GB)) ...... champion male sprinter Electra Voice (GB) (2013, Poet’s Voice (GB)) ...... champion grass mare champion older mare Almorox (GB) (2012, Rip Van Winkle (IRE)) ...... champion miler Abril (FR) (2005, Anabaa (USA)) ...... broodmare of the year Caradak (IRE) (2001, Desert Style (IRE)) ...... leading sire

SWITZERLAND Le Coronel (GER) (2012, Sabiango (GER)) ...... horse of the year champion grass horse; champion stayer Lorena (GER) (2015, Jukebox Jury (IRE)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Zantario (GER) (2015, Areion (GER)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Sailana (2014, Call Me Big (GER)) ...... champion 3-year-old filly champion female sprinter Cornwall Cottage (GB) (2014, Lawman (FR)) ...... champion 3-year-old colt 5-25 Excellence Data by Country for 2017 (continued) SWITZERLAND continued Footprintinthesand (IRE) (2010, Footstepsinthesand (GB)) ...... champion sprinter Ma Petite Folie (GB) (2013, Cockney Rebel (IRE)) ...... champion grass mare Filou (SWI) (2011, Lord of England (GER)) ...... champion miler Blingless (FR) (2008, Enrique (GB)) ...... champion steeplechaser

TRINIDAD & TOBAGO Thisonesforron (USA) (2011, Gilded Time (USA)) ...... horse of the year champion grass horse; champion imported stayer Leading Lady (JAM) (2014, Adore the Gold (USA)) ...... champion WI-bred 2-year-old filly Battle Cry (JAM) (2014, War Marshall (USA)) ...... champion WI-bred 2-year-old Newthinginthong (JAM) (2013, Market Rally (TRI)) ...... champion WI-bred 3-year-old filly Academy Award (JAM) (2013, Performing Magic (USA)) ...... champion WI-bred 3-year-old; champion WI-bred stayer Swept Away (TRI) (2012, Precise Sweep (USA)) ...... champion WI-bred sprinter champion native-bred older horse Desert Dancer (TRI) (2013, Charismatic Cat (USA)) ....champion native-bred 3-year-old Control Unit (USA) (2012, Discreetly Mine (USA)) ...... champion imported sprinter Triple Crown Races Guineas Midsumer Classic Derby

TURKEY Piano Sonata (TUR) (2014, Torok (IRE)) ...... horse of the year champion 3-year-old colt; champion stayer Miss Planet (TUR) (2015, Native Khan (FR)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Rhythm Divine (TUR) (2015, Torok (IRE)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Tarsus Beyazi (TUR) (2014, Banknote (GB)) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Touch The Wolf (TUR) (2013, Kurtiniadis (IRE)) ...... champion male sprinter champion miler; champion older horse Cheri Cheri Lady (TUR) (2012, Luxor (TUR)) ...... champion female sprinter champion grass mare Iskra (GB) (2013, Mount Nelson (GB)) ...... champion older mare Pershing (TUR) (2014, Scarface (TUR)) ...... champion grass horse Emma (TUR) (2002, Shining Steel (GB)) ...... broodmare of the year Victory Gallop (CAN) (1995, Cryptoclearance (USA)) ...... leading sire Sri Pekan (USA) (1992, Red Ransom (USA)) ...... leading broodmare sire Triple Crown Races One Thousand Guineas/Two Thousand Guineas Gazi Derby Ankara (St. Leger)

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (IRE) (2014, Helmet (AUS)) ...... hwt. at 3, 7 – 9 ½ fur. dirt Mind Your Biscuits (USA) (2013, Posse (USA)) ...... hwt. older horse, 5 - 7 fur. dirt Ertijaal (IRE) (2011, Oasis Dream (GB)) ...... hwt. older horse, 5 - 7 fur. turf Heshem (IRE) (2013, Footstepsinthesand (GB)) ...... hwt. older horse, 7 – 9 ½ fur. turf Arrogate (USA) (2013, Unbridled’s Song (USA)) ....hwt. older horse, 9 1/2 - 11 fur. dirt Jack Hobbs (GB) (2012, Halling (USA)) ...... hwt. older horse, 11 – 14 fur. turf Vazirabad (FR) (2012, Manduro (GER)) ...... hwt. older horse, 14 fur. & up turf Vivlos (JPN) (2013, Deep Impact (JPN)) ...... hwt. older mare, 7 – 9 ½ fur. Seventh Heaven (IRE) (2013, Galileo (IRE)) ...... hwt older mare, 11 – 14 fur

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Gun Runner (USA) (2013, Candy Ride (ARG)) ...... horse of the year champion older dirt male (USA) (2015, Curlin (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Caledonia Road (USA) (2015, Quality Road (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly West Coast (USA) (2014, Flatter (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Abel Tasman (USA) (2014, Quality Road (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Roy H (USA) (2012, More Than Ready (USA)) ...... champion male sprinter Unique Bella (USA) (2014, Tapit (USA)) ...... champion female sprinter Forever Unbridled (USA) (2012, Unbridled’s Song (USA)) ...... champion older dirt female World Approval (USA) (2012, Northern Afleet (USA)) ...... champion turf male Lady Eli (USA) (2012, Divine Park (USA)) ...... champion turf female Scorpiancer (IRE) (2009, (IRE)) ...... champion steeplechaser Unbridled’s Song (USA) (1993, Unbridled (USA)) ...... leading sire Distorted Humor (USA) (1993, Forty Niner (USA)) ...... leading broodmare sire Leslie’s Lady (USA) (1996, Tricky Creek (USA)) ...... broodmare of the year (2016) Triple Crown Races Kentucky Derby Preakness S. Belmont S.

URUGUAY Gandhi Di Job (BRZ) (2013, Job Di Caroline (BRZ)) ...... horse of the year champion older horse Bamba y Bamba (URU) (2014, Smarty Jones (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Monje Negro (URU) (2014, Ecclesiastic (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Sexy Reasons (ARG) (2014, Jump Start (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old filly champion older mare El Abanderado (URU) (2014, Capitano Corelli (BRZ)) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Enjoy (URU) (2011, Fund Of Funds (USA)) ...... champion sprinter Joy Royale (ARG) (2004, Acceptable (USA)) ...... broodmare of the year Smarty Jones (USA) (2001, Elusive Quality (USA)) ...... leading sire 5-27 Excellence Data by Country for 2017 (continued) URUGUAY-continued Robin des Pins (USA) (1988, Nureyev (USA)) ...... leading broodmare sire * excellence listed above for 2016/2017 season * Triple Crown Races Gran Premio Polla de Potrillos Gran Premio Jockey Club Gran Premio Nacional Filly Triple Crown Races Gran Premio Polla de Potrancas Gran Premio Jockey Club Gran Premio Nacional

VENEZUELA Princesa Sofia (VEN) (2011, Taconeo (VEN)) ...... horse of the year champion older mare Reina Primavera (VEN) (2015, Haskell (VEN)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly One Way (VEN) (2015, Take Charge Indy (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt La De Horacio (VEN) (2014, Big Praire (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Mannschaft (VEN) (2014, Big Praire (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Chaguaramal (VEN) (2013, Chrystal Water (VEN)) ...... champion male sprinter Docorena (VEN) (2014, Hatch The Storm (USA)) ...... champion female sprinter My Trainning Mate (VEN) (2012, Golden Spikes (USA)) ...... champion miler Gran Will (VEN) (2013, Sligo Bay (IRE)) ...... champion older horse champion stayer

ZIMBABWE Comanche Brave (SAF) (2012, Kahal (GB)) ...... horse of the year champion older horse Solinski (ZIM) (2013, Fencing Master (GB)) ...... horse of the year champion 3-year-old filly Flanders (SAF) (2014, Gimmethegreenlight (AUS)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Kevin Berry (SAF) (2013, Horse Chestnut (SAF)) ...... co-champion 3-year-old colt Flasher On The Run (SAF) (2013, Bold Silvano (SAF)) ...... co-champion 3-year-old colt Triple Crown Road to Dubai (SAF) (2011, The Sheik (SAF)) ...... champion sprinter

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